Pyrenees Switchback Challenge is the latest in our Switchback Challenge series, all of which are designed to provide for maximizing the time riding amazing mountain passes while minimizing hotel changes. This 7-day Club Class tour is for experienced riders who are passionate about twisty mountain passes and who want to experience some of the best motorcycling roads in the world.

This Adventure will use two base hotels: the first is in culturally-rich and dynamic Barcelona, known for its architecture, Spanish cuisine, and nightlife. Three nights here is a highlight of this tour and should be especially pleasing to non-riding companions.

The second base hotel is in the small city of La Seu d’Urgell from which we will take daily loops into the Spanish and French Pyrenees. These amazing roads will paint a smile on every rider’s face! There is so much to see in this beautiful part of the world. We will pass through Andorra, one of the smallest countries in the world tucked between Spain and France. A “café au lait” replaces “café con leche” as we cross the border into France to experience the French version of riding in the Pyrenees.

On our last riding day as we return to Barcelona, we will ride along the breathtaking coast of Costa Brava. A fitting end to a fantastic tour!

At a Glance Your Pyrenees Switchback Challenge

Welcome to beautiful, cosmopolitan Barcelona, one of the most dynamic cities in Spain, known for its art and architecture. We will pick you up at the airport to transport you to our first base hotel. Those arriving early can enjoy some of the city sights, perhaps take a stroll down the Ramblas and sample some tapas. In the late afternoon, we will meet for the motorcycle handover, a brief kickoff meeting, and our welcome dinner featuring Spanish cuisine.

On our first riding day, we will do a loop north of Barcelona. We will pass through the pilgrimage city of Manresa with its Basilica de Santa Maria de la Seu. Although we are not yet in the high mountains, the twisty roads will foretell what awaits us in the coming days.

As we head west, we will experience sinuous roads that lead from the valley, twisting and curling up to the 6500-ft mountain range. We can take shortcuts and add on additional loops to make this day an original and unique experience. Wherever we turn, never-ending twisty mountain roads connect medieval villages like Sort and Tremp, where we can take short breaks before we dive back into this rider’s paradise.

Today we cross the border to Andorra, a tiny and independent principality situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. Another pass road takes us into France, where we continue our ride along the northern slopes of the French Pyrenees, until two more pass roads bring us back into Spain. The ride through the Aigüestortes (winding streams) National Park with 8500-ft mountains is a scenic highlight.

As we head east towards the Mediterranean coast we will have a choice to make: ride the tiniest mountain roads or take a faster route that allows time to visit Girona, a popular sightseeing destination with its Cathedral and old fortifications. The afternoon will be dedicated to the famous Costa Brava, a stunning stretch of coastal road. Once back in Barcelona, we will enjoy our final dinner together as we celebrate our spectacular week in the Pyrenees.

Meals

Single room supplement

The single supplement applies for riders who request single occupancy. It also applies for cases in which a rider wishes to share a room with another rider, but there are no riders available or willing to share a room.

Private Tour Inquiry

We are happy to book any of our motorcycle tour as a private tour. For most tours, we require a minimum of 8 bikes, or 12 participants (riders plus co-riders). We can provide a private motorcycle tour for smaller groups, but a surcharge may apply. We can also customize any of our regular tours for a private group.